CIP Code 26.0802 - Molecular Genetics

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 26.0802

Code
26.0802
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Molecular Genetics
4-digit series
26.08 Genetics
STEM
Yes, on the DHS STEM list used here
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the scientific study of genetic structures and mechanisms of organisms, including bacteria, phages, and viruses. Includes instruction in the replication, expression, transfer, structure, maintenance, and stability of heritable information in DNA, RNA, and proteins; the regulation of these processes; and neurogenetics.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Neurogenetics
  • Proteomics
  • Protein Expression

Where CIP 26.0802 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 4-digit series Direct parent 26.08 Genetics
6-digit program Current 26.0802 Molecular Genetics

Related programs in 26.08

7 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

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Using CIP 26.0802

What is CIP Code 26.0802?

CIP Code 26.0802 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Molecular Genetics.

Is CIP Code 26.0802 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 26.0802 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 26.0802

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.